Dear Beth, Jane and Lida,
It’s been a while and I saw that you recently had a memorial service. I have a memory. Peggy was my counselor at Desoto. She had just come from the shower. Some family  came to visit. She ran thru the Enchanted Forrest in her towel to hug probably Lida and your Mom. I can’t imagine the loss you feel and I really hate that she suffered like she did. Time and distance separate all of us but we share so much from our past. Supper Club, Deer Camp, our great big moose of a dog, Lightening we got from y’all. Mostly it seems FPC and listening to the four of you tell stories at your mother’s funeral. God Bless your family. Peggy is healed and at peace. Love you guys,
Peggy Breeland Opiela

I was so saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing though now we know she is eternally with our Savior and reunited with Jim. She and Jim were a great encouragement to us when Jim and I felt God calling us to China back in 1986 in Estherville, Ia. We’ve stayed in touch all the years since and were blessed by her life and ministry ever since. Prayers and comfort sent to the lovely family she cherished so much. 

Greetings Family:

We are saddened by the news of Peggy’s passing.  To me she was someone who lived out the fruit of perseverance and strength.  She was a testimony to me as she weathered the passing of Jim and then focused on raising and launching her children successfully into adulthood.  She was the type of friend that, while you may not see her for a long time, when you did you could pick up where you left off as if no time had passed.  I looked forward to her newsletters to get caught up on what was happening in the Skattebo household.  I wish I could have one more opportunity to talk with her.  I know that those that were privileged to move in the same circles of Peggy were blessed by her life and there will be an emptiness with her gone.  I know God can walk with each of you through this and make you stronger because of it.  His word is clear on that.  We are lifting you up to the Father that we will give you strength, comfort, and peace.  As the days turn to month, you will not forget her, but you will recognize more each day how blessed you were to have her in your life for the time that you did.  Blessings, Glenna and Gary Flokstra

To those who loved Peggy,

I was the summer youth director at First Presbyterian Church, Brookhaven, MS, in 1970 and 1971.  Brookhaven was the first place my bride, Lynn, and I moved to after our marriage.  Those days are still vivid in our memories.

And Peggy was part of those memories.  She was in the youth group and was always faithful in attending and bringing others as well as often giving an encouragement to a green horn youth minister.

I followed Peggy through college and her marriage to Jim.  It was my privilege and honor to lead two of my churches to support them in mission:  Monroeville Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, AL and First Presbyterian Church, Corinth, MS.

Lynn and I are heartbroken at the news of Peggy's death.  I could not help but think of Psalm 116:15 - "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."

Don and Lynn Elliott
Corinth, Mississippi

Dear Skattebo and Patterson Families, 

I was so moved and saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing a few days ago. 

I have such fond memories of growing up in our small MS town and attending the same church with the Patterson family. My family holds the Pattersons dear to our hearts. Church was a center of our lives and most of my memories of Peggy and family are in that context. 

I remember the summer between my 9th and 10th grade years. My family had moved from MS the year before but temporarily “moved” back for the summer. Though Peggy was 4 years older than I, she welcomed me into the older crowd in our youth group. I remember thinking that she didn’t have to do that, but she did-even inviting me on picnics and other outings outside of youth group. 

To Peggy's children, as you have read in other posts, your mother made such a difference in countless lives. To Beth, Jane, and Lida,  I cherish the memories I have of spending my formative years with you all, and afterward in college with Pat, Peggy, and Beth. 

May the God of all comfort comfort all of you now, and in the coming days, weeks, months and years ahead. 

With much love,
Julie (Linton) Wilcox


 I praise God for the influence Peggy had on my daughter and son-in-law (both were on iEDGE  with Navs).  She was a surrogate mother to my daughter. While I did not know Peggy, I knew she was just a phone call away if I had any concerns about my daughter. She poured her life into my daughter and for that I will be forever grateful.  She has left a void in our hearts that on one can ever fill.  Praise be to God the we grieve as those who have hope. I look forward to spending eternity with Peggy. May God comfort her family and friends in this time of grief.  Maranatha!

To Peggy's Extended Family and Friends,

I knew Peggy as an amazing leader in NavMissions.  My daughter, Hannah, was on the Beirut, Lebanon iEdge team 2015 - 2017.  During that time I saw Peggy as a beautiful, wise, and compassionate leader of these young people.  So many of them were blessed by having her in their lives.  I have been praying for all of you in the midst of tremendous loss.  May God bring deep comfort to each and every one.

Katie Nicholson and family

Lida, Beth, and Jane - great, great love to you three tremendous ladies from the Dotys.

I have tried to write this post several times.   It’s very hard.  
Peggy was a light to me in darkness.  She illuminated every room she entered.  I am grateful for her friendship, her kind words, and her joy for the Lord.  I will always remember her.  She made a difference.  And her legacy will continue. 
Much love to her family.  
Charlotte Cahn 
Navigators 

Oh goodness, I just read my email.  When Peggy and family would visit Faith Pres. Church in Brookhaven, I had just moved there after the loss of my husband.  She was such a comforting lady.  She made me feel like I could continue each day.  She was/is an amazing lady.  My heartfelt prayers are with you all.  

I am from Brookhaven, MS, Peggy’s home town. My family and the Patterson family were very close. Mouse and my dad were law partners.
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Peggy.
She was so beautiful inside and out and radiated Joy and the love of Christ.
My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
-Jennifer Jones Wright

Dear Peggy’s family,

We are so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing.  Peggy was part of our Restoration Team at The Navs when we were struggling in our marriage.  She loved us well during our time of distress and heartache.  She is part of the reason that our marriage is thriving today.  

You may know our daughter Julie Vernon who worked up at Eagle Lake with some of you.  

Randy and I want to let you know how much your Mom meant to us and our family.  She was such a source of strength and encouragement for us.  

May The Lord comfort you in your enormous loss.

Love,
Randy and Jill Vernon

OBITUARIO

Margaret Skattebo

29 agosto, 1956 – 16 septiembre, 2020

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